Founder and Trainer of Tip Top Athlete. Nate is Utah Native and attended Southern Utah University, Snow College and ended at Weber State University earning his BIS with emphasis in Lifespan Nutrition, Health Science and Health Promotion. While in college he played football for Southern Utah University and Snow Junior College. Due to an injury he stopped playing football and switched to playing Rugby for Weber State University. This is where he found his passion in improving human performance. Nate is certified in NSCA-CPT and coaches athletes of all ages. He has a passion to help people not only reach their goals but surpass them, which is why he became more involved in movement and how it affects the body. Nate is married to his lovely wife Natalie and has 5 children.

Ben is a multifaceted individual with a rich athletic background. He co-founded Tip Top and is an alumnus of the University of Utah, where he was a collegiate football player. He went on to a successful career as a professional football player. Today he brings his passion for athletics to the real estate world as a realtor with Ascent Real Estate Group. Ben’s mission is to empower young athletes with knowledge of proper movement in weightlifting, speed and agility, drawing from his own experiences. He believes in instilling a positive mindset, promoting health, happiness and confidence among the youth he mentors.

Coach K, a proud product of Vernal, UT, played sports and pursued her education in her hometown, and she went on to compete collegiately at Dixie State University. While in Vernal she honed her skills and her passion for athletics, setting the stage for what came next. After her collegiate career, Coach K went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sports Science and Health Education from the University of Utah. In her pursuit of excellence, Coach K has continued to expand her knowledge through seminars and certifications across the country. Her journey as a coach began shortly after high school, working with youth athletes at club programs and area high schools. In 2017 she joined the Tip Top team, where her extensive coaching experience and education have contributed to numerous successes among high school and college athletes. With nearly a decade of dedicated athlete training under her belt, Coach K is unwavering in her commitment to shaping the future of athlete development for many years to come.

My name is Weston Madalena. I am currently going to school to study Sports Medicine and have trained at Tip Top with Nate and Ben since I was 10 years old. When Nate asked me to come on and coach I was more than willing to, because I know the Tip Top family is such a strong family and it was definitely an experience that I would love to continue to be a part of.

I am a proud Utah native whose life has revolved around sports, particularly football. My athletic journey began at Lone Peak, where I honed my skills and my passion for the game. For more than a year now I have been dedicated to coaching and mentoring young athletes, drawing upon my extensive experience. My training journey commenced back in 6th grade under the mentorship of Ricky Norton, and it continued all the way through my high school senior year. Last August I celebrated a significant milestone by getting married. Today my mission is clear: I am committed to empowering athletes to reach their full potential through performance training.

Kaitlyn is a self-motivated and focused individual who always looks on the bright side of life. She is known for her optimism and resilience, handling pressure with grace and determination. She competes collegiately at Utah State while maintaining an impressive academic record as an honor roll student.

Coach Heather is a proud mom of 3 kids and married to her husband Colby. She loves to spend time with her family and cheering her kids on at their sporting events. Heather is NASM-CPT certified. She is also certified with Over Time Athlete (OTA), and holds her Yoga Certification. She graduated from UVU in Public and Community Health. She also competed collegiately at Utah State University and holds a coaching license. Heather developed a love for training ever since she trained in a sports and conditioning center as a youth. She has a love for teaching youth athletes to grow and develop to their full potential. It has been a dream of hers to train and work with the youth. There is nothing better than seeing people work hard, develop and do things they do not think were possible!